What does 925 mean?
925 is the mark used to identify the alloy of Sterling Silver. Sterling silver is used for making jewellery, flat wear, bowls and coinage and traditionally marks a 25 year anniversary.
You’re cordially invited to celebrate a silver jubilee with ACAD’s Jewellery + Metal (J+M) program and wearable art history. This ‘sterling’ event will bring together 25 years’ worth of faculty, students and staff who will revel in the program’s rich history and look towards its exciting future.
Your ticket purchase provides you with full access to five exclusive events, and proceeds go towards supporting Jewellery + Metals student programming.
The five events are:
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Chasing the Silver Line Exhibition + 925 Launch Party* (Free Event)
6 - 8 p.m.
Room 371, Alberta College of Art + Design (ACAD)
1407 - 14th Avenue NW
Chasing the Silver Line will feature J + M Alumni, and Wearable Art Alumni exhibiting works alongside current students of the J + M Program. This exhibition celebrates creative diversity and the many paths of the creative journey.
(Light refreshments + cash bar)
*This exhibition will run from February 22 - 28.
Continue the celebration
8 - 10 p.m.
ACAD Cafeteria
Join us for a meet and greet party following the exhibition. Entertainment will be provided by Alumnist Shona Rae, and her rock-a-billy band, Shona Rae + the Voo Doo Hand.
(Light refreshments + cash bar)
Friday, February 26, 2016
Under the Silvery Moon Studio Crawl*
5 - 9 p.m.
Various Locations
Take a look behind the scenes and see the studios of some notable J + M alumni. Artists Shona Rae, Louise Chong, Mona Hayes and Jeff deBoer are opening up their workshops and inviting you in to sneak a peek of the wonder world of jewellery making and metalsmithing.
*Participants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the studios.
Silver + Gold Gallery Crawl*
5 - 9 p.m.
Studio Jeweller 2028 34 Ave. SW
Presenting the ACAD Jewellery + Metals Alumni, coming together to showcase unique wearable art and jewellery from their careers in industry.
*Participants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the studios.
Rising Star Gallery Crawl*
5 - 9 p.m.
2036 34th Avenue SW
An exhibition of current students in the ACAD Jewellery + Metals program who take passion in their studies, and have created jewellery that shows it.
*Participants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the studios.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
The Silver Tongue
Conversations
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Stanford Perrott Lecture Theatre, ACAD
This is a full day of conversations with ACAD J+M alumni sharing their creative journey. You will get a chance to interact with faculty, past and present, and meet alumni throughout the decades. It's a great opportunity to network, meet friends (old and new!) and share a giggle.
Participating alumni include:
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Carl Abad - '96
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Anna Burger-Martindale - '14
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Louise Chong - '07
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Robyn Cornelius - '05
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Jeff deBoer - '87
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Adam Lagace - '11
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Martina MacDonald - '14
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Tara Owen - '97
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Louise Perrone - '02
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Shona Rae - '00
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Rodney Sayers - '96
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Robert Spark - '96
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Kari Woo - '03
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Patricia Zyrinn - '12
Core Jewellery + Metals faculty:
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Sarabeth Carnat (retired)
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Jeff deBoer -'87
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Dee Fontans
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Joan Irvin - '02
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Charles Lewton-Brain
Jewellery + Metals technicians:
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Brett Hollingsworth - '
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Kurt Tunkl (retired)
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Gem Bash
1 - 5 p.m.
ACAD Café
Gemstones have mystified people for ages, used as accents for beautiful adornments, and even believed by some to have energy properties for healing and meditative purposes.
The Jewellery + Metals Program welcomes eight gem Dealers to display and sell one-of-a-kind semi-precious and precious gems. These dealers will showcase a variety of cut specimens from around the world and are generous supporters of our students in the J + M program.
The gem dealers involved are:
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Rob Belcher of The Aesthetics Underground
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Jeff Tsui
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Jeff Baron
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Cate Ho
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Jacqueline Moller